Vaginismus - who takes interest in it?

OBJECTIVE

Vaginismus is caused by involuntary spasm of muscle surrounding the vaginal wall, a condition which makes it impossible to have a comfortable sexual intercourse. Due to its significant psychogenic part this topic is often neglected by specialists, however it is a very sensitive one for women patients. We are bringing a summary of literature dealing with vaginismus, clarifying the possibilities of diagnostics, therapy and we are discussing relation of this dysfuntion to reproduction.

DESIGN

Review article. Material a methods: Recent scientific articles indexed in Pubmed, Medline, Web of Science, consultation of Czech specialists and discussion forums of patients have been used.

RESULTS

Vaginismus influences the quality of life, in the most serious form in can result in unconsumated marriage, sterility and thus can lead to the separation of a couple. When adeaquately approached the problem can mostly be solved.

CONCLUSIONS

There are women for whom vaginismus is a serious problem and who are not able to cope with the situation without specialists help. Deepening the specialists knowledge in this field is essential for successful treatment.